Aikido Martial Art Supplies Store

The
basic aikido uniform is the keikogi - Budostuff gi is light weight but
very strong 100% cotton weave, available in two colours, cream and white.
Pants have reinforcements on the knees. Custom size uniforms available.
Women`s uniform with a tie string at chest level available. Why not have
your name embroidered on
your uniform?!

Part
of the aikido uniform are the hakama. Budostuff hakama are available in
three different types of fabric: polyester, cotton and wool/linen. For
your everyday training the best hakama are the polyester ones, with an
excellent cut which perfectly moulds to the shape of your body. Our cotton
and woollen hakama are made of high quality materials best for "special
occasions", such as any kinds of shows in front of audiences and
aikido seminars.

Budostuff
store offers you all cotton aikido obi (belts) that are very strong and
durable, also can be embroided with anything you like. Different colours
of embroidery are possible. The high elasticity of our belts means that
once tied properly they do not loosen during training. Belts available
in black, white and cream (unbleached).

Our
wooden weapons: bokken, Iwama-ryu bokken, jo and tanto, for aikido training
are crafted from carefully selected solid pieces of wood - either white
or red Japanese Oak. Very tough, and perfectly balanced, these aikido
weapons are ideally suited to anybody serious about tough practice. ALL
of the Budostuff aikdio weapons are made on the Island of Kyushu, Japan,
from Oak trees grown locally. Kyushu oaks are simply the best for making
buki which will last you the longest. That's why our aikdio wooden weapons
are simply the top of the range.

What is Aikido?

Aikido
is a martial art that arose from Japanese traditions and was invented
by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). The techniques used in aikido are unique
in that they depend on controlling the opponent and neutralising his attack
by using a combination of leverages, immobilisation techniques and throws
designed to work in a circular fashion.

In this martial art there is no direct opposition or blocking, all techniques
are designed to work in the direction of the attack of the opponent. Aikido
does not involve the use of striking, kicking, undercutting nor pushing.
The effectiveness of the techniques is not dependent on your strength
but ones ability to step aside from the line of attack, and appropriately
grasp the opponent to throw him off balance. When the techniques are performed
with percision and skill, they allow one to be able to deal with a much
bigger and stronger opponent.

Aikido is not simply a set of techniques, but the product of decades
of experimentation, meditation and indepth studies of other existing martial
arts and styles of hand to hand combat. While Morihei Ueshiba was exceptionally
well versed in the martial arts, at the same time he was a deeply religious
man, who considered aikido as a perfect martial art because it did not
rely on the clash of strength, nor confrontational struggle or conflict.
The graceful, almost dance like techniques express the philosophy of aikido,
- harmony, serenity, agreement and balance.

Keeping in mind all aspects of the martial art of aikido, and particularly
the nature of training sessions, which involve repetative throws, falls
and moving around on the knees, Budostuff wish to provide you with high
quality training uniforms and gear that will not only last many years
but also provide comfort and enjoyment during training. It is our pleasure
to offer you equipment that is deigned and created according to the best
standards, as well as the result of many years of studies devoted to improvements
and perfecting the materials and technology such that it will meet even
the stringest requirements. At Budostuff we are totally confident that
you will appreciate the quality of our training uniforms and gear and
you will find something suitable to meet your needs. All of our gear is
made in Japan from quality Japanese materials.